32 Gift Ideas for the RV Owner in Your Life

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Wondering what to give as a Christmas present or retirement gift for an RV owner you know?  It can be tough to find something affordable that RV owners want—especially if they live in their RV full time and don’t have a lot of extra space!

This list of gift ideas is based on comments I’ve heard from other people who live or camp in RVs, plus my own experience. There’s something on this list sure to please even someone who seems to not need anything!

Gift Ideas for RVers: For Foodies

Does your camping friend love to cook? These travel-friendly kitchen gadgets may be the perfect gift!

1. Spice tins

I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t be able to use a magnetic spice tin set like this one. The metal panel that comes with it can be mounted on a wall or cabinet door. Or the magnetic tins can be stuck to a range hood or refrigerator!

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This is a great gift for those who love to cook while they camp or those who just love to stay organized!

2. An Instant Pot or Instant Pot cookbook

This 7-in-1 electric cooking device may hold the record for the most popular kitchen appliance in the RV community. We even see people ripping out their RV oven and replacing it with a multi-function cooker like this!

If your friend or family member already has one, perhaps an Instant Pot cookbook would make a good gift.

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3. A Camping Cookbook

For the true outdoorsman who loves to cook over an open fire, this camping cookbook is full of camping tips and recipe ideas. It covers the basics like roasted sausages and chili, and less traditional camping recipes like homemade granola bars, salad dressings, and even scallops and shrimp.

Your camper may particularly love the section on hot toddies and other camping cocktails!

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4. Dutch Oven Holder

To truly cook outside over an open fire, you’ll need a dutch oven holder to set over the flames!

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5. Edible presents

You can’t go wrong with food (as long as you are aware of any allergies or special diets). 

But my favorite gifts to receive are the ones I can consume: homemade snacks and baked goods, preserves, cheeses, wine…

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This is a particularly good gift if you know of a particular type of food or drink a person loves. My family knows I love wine and as thoughtful as the corkscrews, cork holders, and wine caps are, a nice bottle of wine would be even more appreciated! Edible presents may be harder to return, but they are often quickly enjoyed!

6. Grill

I got this Blackstone Griddle as a gift a few years back and have loved it! It can cook so much more than a typical grill and it stores easily in the RV.

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For the Outdoor Lovers

Gifts for campers who love to be outside!

7. Headlamp

In addition to being helpful, headlamps often get lost! I cannot recall how many headlamps my husband has lost over the years. This is a great small gift or stocking stuffer.

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8. A bird feeder

Even people who already have bird feeders can usually find enough space to hang one more.  A hummingbird feeder is ideal for people who RV in warmer climates, or you could get a songbird feeder for people who RV through the winter. I hang my bird feeders on the outside of my RV using these hooks, in case you want to include a set.

This handblown glass feeder comes in multiple different colors:

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9. Camping Chairs

New camping chairs are a great gift idea for someone new to RVing who may not have any yet!

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You can shop camping chairs in multiple styles here.

10. National Park Guide

National Geographic regularly updates its guide to the national parks with new information. With new national parks being opened every couple of years, this would be a good gift idea even if the RVer in your life already has one!

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11. Outdoor Camping Rug

This is a gift guide for RVers classic. Outdoor rugs can get soiled, ruined, or just go out of style. This is a gift idea that I, as an RVer, have been given before and loved!

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12. Inflatable Kayak

Kayaking on lakes, rivers, and streams around the country are some of my fondest camping memories! An inflatable kayak for two is perfect for a couple who loves to camp.

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The RV Life Enthusiast

Is this RV an adventure vehicle or more of a home on wheels? Many campers treat their RV like their home away from home.

These are gift ideas for those campers who are obsessed with RV life!

13. The ultimate adhesive wall-hanging kit

A gift basket with Command hooks, Command strips, Velcro, and my favorite acrylic double-sided tape would be useful for anyone decorating their RV!

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14. An Oxygenics shower head

Give the gift of a hotter, higher-pressure shower. Find out if they already have this first. If they don’t, you can thank me later. Most RVs come with poor-quality showerheads, making this an especially thoughtful gift!

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15. Personalized camper-themed gifts

If you’re looking for something more personal, how about something you can have made custom? Check out these options for a doormat, a can cooler, or a welcome sign.

16. Holiday throw pillow covers

Those who RV year-round often don’t have much room for storing seasonal decor, so throw pillows with changeable covers are a space-efficient way to decorate. How about buying a set of standard size throw pillows along with some covers for their favorite time of year?

A set like this is perfect for the RVer who wants to embrace every holiday:

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17. Travel Sized Games

Board games take up quite a bit of space, but card games and travel-sized versions can be stored easily in a camper. One card game that was a favorite in my family that many people haven’t heard of is a game called Set. It’s simple enough for kids to play, but challenging enough for adults to enjoy!

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18. Foldable Step Stool

Ever useful, a step stool that can be easily stored is even better!

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19. Where We’ve Visited Sticker Set

Are you even an RVer if you don’t have a state sticker set like this?! All jokes aside, this is a great small gift for travelers!

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20. A New RV Mattress

Okay this would be odd to gift a friend. But if it’s a close family member who is living or traveling frequently in their RV, a new mattress would be an amazing gift!

Check out our guide to buying an RV mattress for details.

21. RV Hacks Book

This illustrated book is full of great ideas for RV life. Written by many full-time travelers, even seasoned campers will learn something new.

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The Crafter or Gardener

22. A Cross Stitch Kit

Cross stitch is a relaxing hobby perfect for sitting around the campfire or passing time on a rainy day. It doesn’t take up much space, and when the craft is complete, it can become wall decor for the person’s camper!

This kit would be simple enough for a beginner and cute for someone who already enjoys cross-stitching:

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23. A mobile gardening kit

Do you know an RV owner with a green thumb?  He or she might enjoy an indoor herb garden like this one.   

Or if that person generally stays in the same place for longer periods of time, maybe they would enjoy some grow bags and seeds for a container garden. 

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For more mobile garden gift ideas, take a look at my blog post about growing plants while living in an RV.

For the Gear Junkie

We all have friends in our lives who just love new gear. They may think one of these options is the perfect gift!

24. Compressible Hiking and Travel Backpack

This travel backpack is fully compressible so it doesn’t take up any extra room in the RV. The lightweight, sturdy material can heft your laptop through an airport or haul your camping gear and snacks up a mountainside.

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25. Lightweight iPhone Projector

Don’t love the small TV on your RV? Wish you had a smart TV?

A small projector may be the perfect solution for watching movies in the RV. This projector can fit in the palm of your hand and streams from your phone.

A friend of mine uses this exact model to project movies for his kids on the side of his travel trailer.

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26. 4K Camera

This lightweight and surprisingly affordable 4K camera is perfect for travelers and families who don’t want to miss a second of their adventures. With video and photo abilities, this is a great starter camera.

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27. Cord Organizer

With great gear comes a massive number of cords. Help keep them organized with a simple cord organizer like this:

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Check out more organization options for RVers in this blog post!

28. Cell Booster

Perfect for digital nomads or remote workers, a cell booster may be just the thing an RVer needs to work while traveling.

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29. Bluetooth Speaker and Sound Machine

If you travel with kids, a sound machine may be a must-have in the RV. I love this sound machine and Bluetooth speaker combo! It’s tiny and has great sound quality. Plus after years of hearing the loud A/C blowing in my RV, a sound machine is perfect for quiet boondocking nights!

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For the Environmentalist

For some, RVing is a chance to reconnect with nature and make steps toward leaving a smaller footprint. Here are a few gift ideas for the environmentalist RVer.

30. Shampoo Bar

Eliminating plastic from the home and from landfills, shampoo bars are growing in popularity. I’ve tried a few and enjoyed them for travel. They are lightweight, easy to use, and last about as long as a traditional bottle of shampoo.

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31. Laundry Sheets

Laundry detergent probably isn’t high on anyone’s Christmas list. But for someone who cares about climate change issues, they would probably love these environmentally friendly, plastic-free laundry sheets. I’ve personally used them for years and love them!

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32. Digital books

Digital books are a lot lighter for bookworms to carry on the road. I have a Kindle Paperwhite that I’ve loved for years. I don’t need an e-reader to do anything fancy, but I do appreciate the backlight for reading at night.  Someone who already has a Kindle might appreciate a subscription to Kindle Unlimited. This Kindle library has thousands of books you can read for free with your membership.

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I am also a big fan of Audible. I’ve probably listened to more books than I have read on my Kindle. I also like the Whispersync feature, which lets me read a book on my Kindle where I left off listening on Audible. You can gift three-month, six-month, or 1-year subscriptions to Audible (which equates to three, six, or twelve audiobooks).

Or you can pair your Kindle with your love of audiobooks in the Kindle Oasis. It’s waterproof and lets you listen to Audible books on the device as you read along. (Plus it’s less expensive than a Paperwhite!)

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Search Gift Guides on Amazon

Did you know you can search Amazon for your friends’ publicly viewable wish lists?  This can be a good way to buy something they want without having to ask what they want. 

Or you can’t decide on what to get, I guarantee you any RV owner will be thrilled to get an Amazon gift card. They can use to buy whatever they want or need: RV equipment, Kindle books, clothes that fit… You can even purchase one in a cute box, inside a greeting card, or send one via email (great for last-minute gifts!).

Photo Credit: Fifth Wheel Living

17 More RV Must-Haves

There are some things RVers really need for their RV. From sewer hoses to the right kind of toilet deodorant, shop this list of RV must-haves for products for the RV.

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Gift Ideas for RVers

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2 Comments

  1. I love the spice tins…I have them in my camper and used my Cricut to make custom labels. You can see that here: https://homeiswherewetakeit.com/rv-storage-ideas/. I also love Command hooks. I’m sure someone might feel funny giving these, but trust me…RVers would LOVE to receive them! There’s never a time you DON’T need them! Same thing with Amazon cards, you can get everything under the sun on Amazon! Thanks for this great list, Ashley!

  2. I absolutely loved this list! As an RVer myself, I found some amazing gift ideas I never would have thought of. The portable grill and solar-powered lights are definitely going on my wish list. Thanks for gathering these great suggestions!

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